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Panchang for 12 August 2026: Hariyali Amavasya Falls Tomorrow

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The Panchang, or Hindu calendar, gives details for 12 August 2026, including the day's important timings.

One key timing is the Abhijit Muhurat, considered an auspicious period for beginning new tasks. Many people avoid starting important work outside this window.

Another timing listed is Rahukaal, seen as an inauspicious period. People often avoid starting new ventures, travel, or ceremonies during this time.

The Panchang also includes information such as tithi (lunar day) and nakshatra (star position), which help people choose good times for events.

According to the report, Hariyali Amavasya falls the day after, on 13 August. This festival takes place on the no-moon day of the Shravan month.

Hariyali Amavasya is described as one of the biggest festivals for tribal communities, who mark the occasion with special customs.

A common tradition on this day is planting trees, done for the peace of one's ancestors. Many people believe this act helps remove obstacles from their life.

The Panchang is widely used by Hindus across India to plan daily activities, ceremonies, and religious observances around auspicious and inauspicious timings.

Vocabulary10 words

Panchang
a Hindu calendar showing daily dates and timings
Abhijit Muhurat
a period of the day thought to be lucky for new work
Rahukaal
a period of the day thought to be unlucky for new work
tithi
a lunar day used in the Hindu calendar
nakshatra
a star position used to plan dates in the Hindu calendar
Shravan
a month in the Hindu calendar, often linked to rain
tribal
relating to a tribe, a traditional community group
ancestors
past family members, such as grandparents or earlier generations
obstacles
problems that stop or slow progress
observances
traditional activities done to mark a special occasion

Quiz

1. What is the Abhijit Muhurat considered to be?
2. When does Hariyali Amavasya fall, according to the report?
3. True or False: Hariyali Amavasya is one of the biggest festivals for tribal communities.

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

The Panchang, or Hindu calendar, gives details for 12 August 2026, including the day's important _____.

One key timing is the Abhijit Muhurat, considered an _____ period for beginning new tasks.

Another timing listed is Rahukaal, seen as an _____ period.

The Panchang also includes information such as _____ (lunar day) and nakshatra (star position).

According to the report, Hariyali Amavasya falls the day after, on 13 August, on the no-moon day of the _____ month.

Hariyali Amavasya is described as one of the biggest festivals for _____ communities.

A common tradition on this day is planting trees, done for the peace of one's _____.

Many people believe this act helps remove _____ from their life.

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